GOVPH

Sex: Male

Education:

• Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute , Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan, Postdoctoral Research (Landscape Ecology) Forestry, N 2003-N 2004
• Chiba University, Japan, Doctor of Philosophy (Botany, Vegetation Ecology, Plant Geography), 1998
• University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os, Laguna, Master of Science (Botany, Ecology and Systematics), 1987
• College of Agriculture, Cebu State College of Science and Technology, Cebu City, BS Agriculture (Horticulture) magna cum laude, 1981
• Cebu Normal University, Cebu, Certificate of Proficiency in Science (Biology), 1984

Field of Specialization:

Biological Sciences, Vegetation Ecology, Taxonomy/Geography, Botany, Ecology

Researches:

Banaticla, M.C.N., Buot,I.E.,Jr. , (2008) Identification, geographic distribution and floristic affinity of pteridophytes on the northeastern slope of Mt. Banahaw de Lucban, Sierra Madre mountain range, Quezon (Luzon Island), Philippines
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 7, No. 1

Doydee, P., Kamwachirapitak, P., Buot, I.E. Jr. , (2008) Species composition of Mangrove ecosystem in Ranong, Thailand
The Thailand Natural History Museum Journal Volume 3

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2007 ) Vulnerable pteridophytes in the forest landscape of Quezon Province, Southern Luzon, Philippines
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 6

Buot, I.E.Jr. Baluyot, A.V., (2000) Introducing the cultivation of Psilotum and Equiserum in home gardens: A conservation strategy
USM Research and Development Journal Volume 8

Buot, I.E. Jr., (1999) Studies on the forest architecture along altitudinal gradients on Mt. Pulog, Luzon Island, Philippines
USM Research & Development Journal Volume 7

Buot, I.E. Jr., (1999) Pteridophytes frequently sold at Carbon Market, Cebu: Implications to urban horticulture and nature conservation
The Philippine Scientist Volume 36

Pacardo, E.P., Briones, N.D., Buot, I.E. Jr., Castillo, L.V., (2000) Course Guide, Environmental Research Methods
UPOU, College, Laguna

Buot, I.E., (2000) Developmental Plant Anatomy. A Laboratory Manual
IBS-UPLB

Buot, I.E., (2000) Problems and Methods in Plant Systematics, A Laboratory Guide
IBS-UPLB

Buot, I.E. Jr., (1998) Grasses, sedges and broadleaves of CSCST-CA Campus, Cebu City
USM-CA Research Journal Volume 9

Buot, I.E. Jr., (1998) Taxonomic description of the plant species used as nesting materials of common birds: Complications of aviary establishment and management
USM Research and Development Journal Volume 6

Buot, I.E. Jr., () Morpho-anatomy, phytogeography and ecology of Ochrosia oppositifolia (Lam.) K. Schum (Apocynaceae)
In: Abstracts of Theses and Dissertations of SEAMEO-SEARCA Scholars

Buot, I.E. Jr., (1999) Mt. Apo as an ideal Biological Research Station in Mindanao, Philippines
USM Research and Development Journal Volume 7

Buot, I.E. Jr., Okitsu, S., (1999) Leaf size zonation pattern of wood species along the altitudinal gradients of Mt. Pulog, Philippines
Plant Ecology Volume 145

Buot, I.E. Jr., (1999) Training Manual on Herbarium Techniques
IBS-CAS-UPLB

Banaticla, M.C.N., Buot, I.E. Jr., (2004) Altitudinal gradient distribution of pteridophytes on Mt. Banahaw de Lucban, Luzon Island, Philippines
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 26, No. 1

Sinfuego, K.S., Buot, I.E. Jr. , (2008) Floristic composition and analysis of the true mangrove vegetation in the Philippine Islands
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 7, No. 2

Ortuoste, J.D., Buot,I.E. Jr., Angeles, D.E., (2009) Histological changes in the shoot apex of pineapple (Ananas comosus ( L.) Merr.) with paclobutrazol and ethrel application
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 8 , No. 1

Buot, I.E. Jr., Aguilar, N.O., Llanor, L.T., (1990) An enumeration of the flowering plants of Cabra Islet, Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 119, No. 1

Buot, I.E. Jr., Osumi, K. , (2004) Satoyama landscape in the Philippines
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 3

Banaticla, M.C.N., Buot, I.E. Jr. , (2006) Endemic ferns on the north eastern slopes of Mt. Banahaw de Lucban, Sierra Madre mountain range, Southern Luzon, Philippines: potentials for domestication and landscaping
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 5

Buot, I.E. Jr. , (2009) An ethnobotanical study of the plant biodiversity of Mt. Mayon, Bicol Peninsula, Albay, Philippines
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 8, No. 1

Rebancos, C.M., Buot, I.E. Jr. , (2007) Sacred groves and plant biodiversity conservation
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 6

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2005) Altitudinal zonation of pteridophytes on Mount Banahaw de Lucban, Luzon Island, Philippines
Plant Ecology Volume 180

Bout, I.E. Jr., (1992) Morphology and anatomy of the vegetative structures of Ochrosia oppositifolia (Lam.) K. Schum. (Apocynaceae)
The Philippine Scientist

Buot, E.I. Jr., (1994) The morphology of the fruit of Ochrosia oppositifolia (Lam.) K. Schum. (Apocynaceae)
The Philippine Scientist Volume 29

Buot, I.E., Jr., (2004) Aquatic macrophytes as potential aquarium plants from Lake Laguna, the largest fresh water lake in the Philippines
Journal of Tropical Biology Volume 3

Bout, I.E. Jr., (2004) Leaf architecture of the ten Philippine Psychotria spp. (Rubiaceae)
The Philiipine Scientist Volume 41

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2004) Fern patch structure and species diversity along the altitudinal gradient on Mount Banahaw de Lucban, Luzon Island, Philippines
Philippine Agricultural Scientists Volume 87

Buot, I.E Jr., (2004) Plant taxonomy: A laboratory manual
Philippine Society for the Study of Nature

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2004) Practical Botany: Institute of Biological Sciences
University of the Philippines at Los Banos, Laguna

Buot, I.E. Jr. Okitsu, S., (1995) Anatomical evidences on the dominance of Ochrosia oppositifolia (Apocynaceae) and the potential use in the reforestation of denuded beach forest
The Philippine Scientist Volume 32

Buot, I.E. Jr., Okitsu, S., (1998) Vertical distribution and structure of the tree vegetation in the montane forest of Mt.Pulog, Cordillera Mountain Range, the highest mountain
Vegetation Science Volume 15

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2004) Satoyama landscape in the Philippines
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 3

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2004) Early flowering of pineapple (Ananas comosus (L) Merr.) with paclobutrazol and ethrel application
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 3

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2004) Human activity endagers tiger orchid (Grammatophyllum sp., Orchidaceae) in the satoyama forest of Mt. Mayon, Albay, Southern Luzon
USM R&D Journal Volume 12

Buot, I.E, (2004) cagsawa orchid vendors at the base of Mt. Mayon National Park: Present and Future Concerns
USM R&D Journal Volume 12

Buot, I.E. Jr., (In press) Dominant woody species of Mt. Mayon forest landscape, Luzon Island, Philippines
Flora Malesiana Bulletin Volume 14

Bout, I.E. Jr., (2001) Geographical distribution, cultivation practices and traditional uses of Panicum millaceum L. and Setaria italicaL. Beauve. in the Philippines
USM Research and Development Journal Volume 9

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2001) Species inventory and vessel morpholgy and anatomy of apocynaceae: ecological and systematic implications
USM Research and Dvelopment Journal Volume 9

Buot, I.E. Jr, (2001) Latitudinal comparison of the vertical vegetation zonato on Mt. Pulog, Philippines with other Southeast and East Asian mountains
The Philippine Scientist

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2001) PANCHO JUAN VALLES
Flora Malesiana Bulletin (30Ja 1925-20 My 2000) Volume 12

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2001) What's that tree? A field guide to tropical plants. (Book Review)
Flora Malesiana Bulletin Volume 12

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2002) Habitat conservation plans for tiger grass (Thysanolaena letifolia (Poaceae)
USM Research and Development Journal Volume 10

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2001) Potential woody ornamentals and landscape plants on Mt. Pulog, Northern Luzon
The Philippine Scientist Volume 38

Buot, I.E. Jr., (2002) Aquarium plants: Identification, propagation and management
Limnological Station and IBS-UPLB

Buot, I.E. Jr., Calleja, L.R.M., Hadsall, A.S., Letana, S.D., Sangalang, M.F.M. , (2006) Orders and Families of Philippine Flowering Plants
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 5

Sopsop, LB, IE Bout Jr., (2009) The Endangered plants in Palawan Island, Philippines
Asia Life Sciences

Tinh, HQ., EP Pacardo., IE. Bout, Jr., AJ Alcantara, (2009) Composition and Structure of the Mangrove Forest at the Protected Zone of Ca Mau Cape National Park, Vietnam
Journal of Environmental Science and Management

Cadiz, GO., IE. Bout Jr., (2009) An enumeration of the woody plants of Cantipla forest fragments, Cebu Island, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology

Bout, I.E. Jr., (2009) An ethnobotanical study of the plant biodiversity of Mt. Mayon, Bicol, Peninsula, Albay, Philippines
Journal of Nature Studies

Sinfuego, KS., IE Bout Jr., (2009) Floristic Composition and Analysis of the True Mangrove Vegetation in the Philippine Islands
Journal of Nature Studies

Santiago, J.O., & Buot, I.E., Jr., (2015) Conservation Status of Selected Plants of Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape, Quezon
Province, Philippines
IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation Volume 16, No. 1

Aribal, L.G., & Buot, I.E., Jr., (2009) The threatened plant species in various regions in Mindanao Island, Philippines
Journal of Nature Studies (Philippines) Volume 8, No. 2

Papers Presented:

• The Current State of the Philippine Environment Revisited, 7th Annual Meeting and 1st International Conference, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City
• A Contribution to the Systematics of the New Apocynaceae: Stomatal Morphology and Anatomy, Second Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City
• Student Participation in Educational Trips as a Form of Ecotourism, 7th Annual Meeting and 1st International Conference, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City
• Philippine Biodiversity: Ecological Roles, Uses and Conservation Status, 28th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel
• Taxonomic Classification of Flowering Plants: Reconciling traditional Classification Systems with the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG) Approach, 6th Annual Scientific Convention, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Kapalong, Davao del Norte
• Taxonomic and Ecological Parameters that the Community can measure for Participatory Assessment of Biodiversity, 6th Annual Scientific Convention, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Kapalong, Davao del Norte
• Edible ferns of Los Ba?os, Laguna, Philippines, 6th Annual Scientific Convention, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Kapalong, Davao del Norte
• HANAMI Festival: A Biocultural Heritage Enhancing Nature Education and appreciation , 7th Annual Meeting and 1st International Conference, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City
• The Philippine Society for the Study of Nature Through the Years, Seminar on Ecotourism for Community Livelihood and Environmental Protection, TREES, University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Ecotourism in the Mangrove Forest of Thailand, Seminar on Ecotourism for Community Livelihood and Environmental Protection, TREES, University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Notes on the Zingiberaceae of the Philippines , 4th Scientific Conference of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature-Cordillera Administrative Region (PSSN-CAR), Baguio-Benguet Cooperative, Baguio City
• Flower and Fruit Morphology of Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L) Merr.) with Paclobutrazol and Ethrel Application, 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City
• Landscape Plants on Mt Pulog, Northern Luzon, 15th DA-BAR Anniversary, BSWM, Quezon City
• Factors Controlling the Altitudinal Vegetation and Leaf Size Zones on Mt. Pulog, Cordillera, Northern Luzon , 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines, Manila Hotel
• Potential Aquarium Plants from Laguna Lake, The Largest Freshwater Body in the Philippines, 1st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Anest Tower, Los Baños, Laguna
• Man-Environment Interaction at the Altitudinal Zones of Mt. Mayon National Park, 3rd National Annual Convention of the PSSN, UPV Cebu College, Cebu City
• Qualitative Studies on the Altitudinal Vegetation Zonation on Mt. Mayon, An Active Volcano in Bicol Peninsula, Southern Luzon: Ecotourism Value, 1st PSSN Los Baños Scientific Symposium, SESAM, UPLB
• The Institute of Biological Sciences Student Herbarium: Its Mission to Promote Biodiversity on Mt. Makiling, Luzon Island, Philippines, Second Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society or the Study of Nature (PSSN), Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City
• Leaf Size Zonation Pattern Along an Altitudinal Gradient on Mt. Pulog , Philippines. DA-BAR, Diliman, Quezon City
• Medicinal and Landscape Uses of Apocynaceae, 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City
• Latitudinal Comparison of the Vertical Vegetation Zonation on Mt. Pulog (Philippines) with other Southeast and East Asian Mountains, 15th DA-BAR Anniversary, BSWM, Quezon City
• Ecological Studies on the Altitudinal Vegetation Zones of Mt Akiki, Northern Luzon, 25th Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Pandanaceae of the Philippines , 4th Scientific Conference of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature-Cordillera Administrative Region (PSSN-CAR), Baguio-Benguet Cooperative, Baguio City
• Leisure Activity: In Search of the Natural Environment Setting, 7th Annual Meeting and 1st International Conference, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City
• Ecotourism in Ranong Mangrove Forest Ecosystem, Thailand, 8th Annual Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
• Xylem Morphology of Selected Species of Dipterocarps, 8th Annual Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
• Plant Life in a Landfill, a Preliminary Survey, Scientific Meeting on the Environment: Trends, issues and challenges, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Los Banos, SESAM, University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College
• The Mangrove Zonation and its Biodiversity in Ranong, Thailand, Scientific Meeting on the Environment: Trends, issues and challenges, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Los Banos, SESAM, UPLB, College, Laguna
• Establishing Biodiversity Corridor in the Mangrove Forest in Ranong, Thailand, 8th Annual Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
• The Leaf Architecture of Malvaceae sensu APG , Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) at the Museum of the Filipino People, National Museum, Manila
• Species Composition and Diversity of Mangroves in Ranong, Thailand, Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) at the Museum of the Filipino People, National Museum, Manila
• Floral Traits of Xylocarpus granatum Koenig in Mangrove Ecosystem of Pagbilao, Quezon: Implications on Conservation Strategy, Symposium Workshop on Energy, Food and Water, Setting the Forestry and Natural Resources Research, Development and Extension Agenda, PCARRD, Los Banos, Laguna
• Vegetation Zones on Mt. Pulog, Philippines, University of the Philippines, College Baguio Research Colloquium in Biology
• Altitudinal Vegetation Zonation in the Mossy Forest of Mt. Pulog, Luzon Island, Philippines, 108th Annual Symposium of the Japan Forest Science Society, Fukuka City, Japan
• The Technology of Mushroom Production in the Philippines: An overview, 6th Annual Meeting and 10th Mushroom Technology Symposium, Tokyo, Japan
• Anatomical Indicators of Plants Useful in Reforestation of Denuded Beach Forests, University of the Philippines, College Baguio. Research Colloquium in Biology
• Issues on Plant Diversity and Conservation, University of the Philippines, College of Baguio Research Colloquium in Biology
• Comparison of the Vertical Vegetation Zones on Mt. Pulog with Other Asian Mountains: Towards a Better Understanding of the Cordillera Vegetation and Culture, 1st National Conference on Cordillera Research, Teacher`s Camp, Baguio City. (CHED conference grant)
• Vegetation Zones on Mt Pulog: Conservation Concerns, Ist National Conference on Cordillera Research, Teacher`s Camp, Baguio City (CHED Conference Grant)
• Trunk or Xylem Injection for Possible Horticultural Applications, 1st PSSN Los Baños Scientific Symposium, SESAM, University of the Philippines at Los Baños
• Ecotourism profile of Mt. Akiki, Cordillera mountain range , 1st PSSN Los Baños Scientific Symposium, SESAM, University of the Philippines at Los Baños
• Geographic Distribution of Philippine True Mangroves, Scientific Meeting on the Environment: Trends, issues and challenges, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Los Banos, SESAM, University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Inventory of Philippine True Mangroves, Scientific Meeting on the Environment: Trends, issues and challenges, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Los Banos, SESAM, University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Establishing Biodiversity Corridors in Fragmented Landscapes in the Philippines, 8th Annual Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. PSSN,Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
• Anatomical Changes of the Shoot Apex of Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L) Merr.) with Paclobutrazol and Ethrel Application, Second Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City
• Comparative Altitudinal Vegetation Zonation of Philippine Mountains: Issues and Concerns , SEARCA International Conference
• Talinum Triangulare Willd.: A Food from the Wild, Philajames Annual Conference, UP Diliman, Quezon City
• Dominance and Diversity in the Mangrove Fforest in Ajuy and Pedada Bay, Iloilo, Philippines , Philajames Annual Conference, UP Diliman, Quezon City
• Assessment of the Conservation Status of Plant Species in the Philippines , 8th Annual Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN), Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
• Ecological and Economic Considerations in Conserving Endangered Species in the Philippines, 8th Annual Scientific Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN), Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
• Cinnamomum Cebuense: A Phytosociological Study, Scientific Meeting on the Environment: Trends, Issues and Challenges, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Los Banos, SESAM, UPLB, College, Laguna
• The Current State of the Philippine Environment Revisited, 7th Annual Meeting and 1st International Conference, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City
• Nurturing Man-environment Relationship, 7th Annual Meeting and 1st International Conference, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City
• Zonation Studies on Mount Akiki: Relevance to Biodiversity Conservation and Management , 2nd National Cordillera Studies Center Conference, UP Baguio, Baguio City
• Domesticating Wild Plants from the Mountain Forests of the Cordillera: A Conservation Strategy, 2nd National Cordillera Studies Center Conference, UP Baguio, Baguio City
• Relevance of Plant Taxonomy in Handling Biodiversity Resource Loss: A Critique, 4th Scientific Conference of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature-Cordillera Administrative Region (PSSN-CAR), Baguio-Benguet Cooperative, Baguio City
• Man Nature-interaction and Dynamics near Human Disturbed Landscapes on Mt. Makiling, Luzon Island, Philippines , In-house Research Presentation, Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, Kyoto, Japan
• Secondary Forest Landscapes in the Philippines and Japan , Taiwan Forestry Research Institute Scientific Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan
• Strategies for Ecotourism in Los Ba?os, Laguna, Philippines, 5th Annual National Convention, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Pampanga Agricultural College, Magalang Pampanga
• Status of Satoyama Studies in the Philippines, , Kansai Research Center International Symposium on Satoyama Landscapes, Kyoto, Japan
• Development of Ecology in the Philippines , First Meeting of the East Asian Federation of Ecological Societies, Mokpo, Korea
• The Philippine Mountain Landscape Vegetation , 1st East Asian Joint Symposium on Forest Ecology, Iwate-Akita, Japan
• Conserving Potential Ornamentals Collected from the Wilderness of Mt. Mayon National Park, Albay, Southern Luzon, Third National Annual Convention of the PSSN, UPV Cebu College, Cebu City
• Cagsawa Orchid Vendors at the Base of Mt. Mayon National Park: Present and Future Concerns , Third National Annual Convention of the PSSN, UPV Cebu College, Cebu City
• Ecotourism on Mt Mayon: Impact on biodiversity and Possible Mitigating Measures , 1st PSSN Los Baños Scientific Symposium, SESAM, UPLB
• Social Impact of Tourism on the Orchid Vendors around Mt Mayon, 1st PSSN Los Baños Scientific Symposium, SESAM, UPLB
• Species Conservation on Mt. Mayon, Bicol Peninsula, Through Home Gardening, an Indigenous Filipino Practice, 1st Annual Symposium of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, CAR Chapter, Baguio City National High School, Baguio City
• Playing the Sungka Game: Evaluating Local Perspectives on the Value of Plants and Plant Conservation, 1st Annual Symposium of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, CAR Chapter, Baguio City National High School, Baguio City
• Vertical Distribution of Tree Vegetation in a Landscape Under Natural and Anthropogenic Disturbances at Mt. Mayon National Park, Philippines, 115th Meeting of the Japan Forest Science Society, The University of Tokyo
• Land use Types and Biodiversity Near Human Disturbed Landscapes on Mt Makiling, Luzon Island, Philippines, University of the Philippines at Los Baños CAS Symposium Series: Collaborative Research on the Environment, University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Ecosystem Landscape Monitoring on Mount Akiki, Cordillera Mountain Range, Philippines, 18th Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology, New York, USA
• Conservation Status of Some Plants in the Satoyama Forests of Mount Mayon, Bicol Peninsula, Albay, Philippines, 1st Meeting of the East Asian Federation of Ecological Societies, Mokpo, Korea
• Satoyama in the Philippine Landscape, 89th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Ecological Society of America, Oregon, USA
• Updating Botany Education in the Philippines , 5th Annual National Convention, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Pampanga Agricultural College, Magalang Pampanga
• Tourism Impacts and Sustainability of Biodiversity on Mt. Mayon, Second National Conference on the Science and Management of Mountain Ecosystems.Camp John Hay, Baguio City
• Endangered Plants on Mt. Mayon National Park, 4th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Bohol Agricultural Promotion Center, Dao, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Domestication of Endangered Plants from Quezon Forest Landscape, Southern Luzon, 4th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Bohol Agricultural Promotion Center, Dao, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Ecology of the Satoyama Forests in Japan , 4th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Bohol Agricultural Promotion Center, Dao, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Ecological Notes on the Forest Landscape of the Northwestern Slope of Mt Mayon National Park, Albay, Philippines , 4th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Bohol Agricultural Promotion Center, Dao, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Endangered Plants in the Forest Landscape of Quezon Province, Southern Luzon: Biodiversity Conservation Option, 26TH Annual Scientific Meeting, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Inventory of true mangroves in Ajuy and Pedada Bay, Iloilo, Philippines, Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) at the Museum of the Filipino People, National Museum, Manila
• Comparative Morpho-anatomy of the Vessels of Five Varieties of Mango (Mangifera indica L.), 1st PSSN Los Baños Scientific Symposium, SESAM, University of the Philippines at Los Baños
• Potential Woody Ornamentals and Landscape Plants on Mt Pulog, Luzon, Philippines, 1st Conference on Agriculture Education and Environment, IRRI, College, Laguna
• Conservation of Mt. Akiki (Benguet) Vegetation , SYMBIOSIS Anniversary Week
• Some Interesting Flora of Mt Apo , 1st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Anest Tower, Los Baños, Laguna
• Vessel Morpho-anatomy of Selected Apocynaceous Species and its Taxonomic and Eecological Significance, 1st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Anest Tower, Los Baños, Laguna
• Traditional Uses of the Indigenous Panicum miliaceum L. and Setaria italica (L.) Beauv. in few Agricultural Villages on Cebu Island, 1st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Anest Tower, Los Baños, Laguna
• Qualitative Studies on the Altitudinal Vegetation Zones on Mt Akiki, Cordillera Mountain Range, Benguet, Philippines, National Scientific Symposium on Network to Enhance the Study and Sustainable Use of Nature, University of the Philippines College of Baguio
• Leaf Size Zones Along Altitudinal Gradients on Mt. Pulog, Islands, Philippines , 61st Annual Symposium of the Japan Botanical Society, Funabashi City, Japan
• Species composition of a lowland forest in Mt. Tabunan, Cebu Island, Philippines, 27th Annual Meeting, Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines, National Museum, Manila

Awards

• Outstanding SEARCA Fellow, SEARCA Fellows Association Inc, 2005
• Scientist, Scientific Carrer System
• The UP Investment Portfolio Systemwide Professorial Chair, UP System, Diliman, Quezon city, 2005Je -Jl
• Best Poster Award, 5th Annual National Convention of the Phil.Society for the Study of Nature, Pampanga Agricultural College, 2005
• International Publication Award, University of the Philippines System, 2005
• International Publication Award, UP System, 1999
• DA Secretary Award , Department of Agriculture, 2000
• Outstanding Teacher Award, Dept. of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), 1992
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute , 2004 N
• Best Poster Award (First Prize) for the Paper, 4th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, 2004 My 15-17
• The 2005 International Publication Award , University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, 2006 F 17
• International Publication Award , University of the of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City , 2008 Je
• International Publication Award , University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, 2008 My
• Best Poster Paper Award, Establishing Biodiversity Corridor in the Mangrove Forest in Ranong, Thailand , 2008
• Southeast Asian Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture , UP-SEARCA. , 2007 Jl-2008 Je
• The 2007 International Publication Award , University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City , 2007 F
• The 2005 Outstanding SEARCA Fellow, SEARCA Fellows Association Inc., SEARCA Umali Auditorium, College, Laguna, 2005 O 11
• The 2005 University of the Philippines Investment Portfolio Systemwide Professorial Chair in Botany , University of the Philippines System, Diliman, Quezon City, 2005 Jl-2006 Je
• Best Poster Award, Integrative Studies Category , Updating Botany Education in the Philippines , 2005 Ap 30-My 2
• The 2004 International Publication Award , University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City , 2005 F 28
• Best Poster Award (First Prize) , Domestication of Endangered Plants from Quezon Forest Landscape, Southern Luzon, 2004 My 15-17
• Best Poster Award (Second Prize) , Ecology of the Satoyama Forests in Japan, 2004 My 15-17
• Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science , Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan, 2003-2004 N
• The 2003 University of the Philippines Foundation Inc. Systemwide Professorial Chair in Botany , University of Philippines System, Diliman, Quezon City, 2003-2004 Je-Jl
• Distinguished Leadership Award, Philippine Society for University of the Philippines Visayas, Cebu College, Cebu City, 2003 My 2
• Best Poster Award (2nd prize) , University of the Philippines Visayas, Cebu College, Cebu City, 2003 My 1-3
• 2002 CAS Outstanding Senior Faculty, 30th CAS Foundation Celebration. CAS-UPLB, Laguna, 2002 N 22
• The Bureau of Agricultural Research Director`s Award , DA-BAR, 2002 N 27-28
• The Bureau of Agricultural Research Director`s Award , DA-BAR, 2002 N 27-28
• Best Paper Award, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato, 2002 Ag 7-9
• Best Paper Award (2nd prize),Technology Category, PhilRice-Dept. of Agriculture-Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic College, Mindanao , 2002 My
• Best Poster Award (2nd prize), Technology Category, PhilRice-Dept of Agriculture-Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic College, Mindanao, 2002 My
• The Department of Agriculture Secretary`s Award (AFMA Published Paper-International), , Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research, Diliman, Quezon City, 2000 O 5
• The 1999 International Publication Award, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, 2000 F 29
• Monbusho Graduate Fellow, Chiba University, 1995 Ap-1998 Mr
• Monbusho Research Fellow, Chiba University, 1993-O 1995 Mr
• Outstanding Vocational Teacher Award, DECS, Region 7, Cebu City, l992 D 11
• Certificate of Achievement, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture. UPLB. Laguna, 1987
• Certificate of Eligibility, Conferred by the Civil Service Commission Quezon City , 1981
• The 2008 Jose R. Velasco Professorial Chair Lecture in Botany, University of the Philippines at Los Baños, 2008 Je 2009 Jl
• UP Scientist, UP System, Diliman Quezon City, 2012-2014
• UP Scientist, UP System, Diliman Quezon City, 2015-2017
• Outstanding Paper Award, 5th International Conference on Environmental and Rural Development, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, 18-19 January 2014
• Outstanding Alumnus Award, Cebu State College of Science and Technology, Cebu City, 13 December 2014